Latino male program including learning communities, monthly lecture series, professional development opportunities; and a social and professional support network for students studying Business and Economics.
Institution:
Union County College
Academic Level:
Associate
Issue Area:
Academic Program
Year:
2009
Designation:
SEMILLAS
Key Personnel:
Lacagnino, Sara
Address:
1033 Springfield Ave.
City:
Cranford
State:
NJ
Zip:
07016 Goal/Mission:
- Increase participation of Latino males in activities and professional development.
- Increase retention rate of Latino males in the Education and Business majors by at least 5%.
- Establish social and professional network for Latino males.
Outcome:
The first year of the Center for Student Success/Institution has a track record of offering successful learning communities, paired with courses, as a the primary tool for retaining students. A total of 85 students participated in the program. Retention rate increased to 9l.6% from fall to spring. In addition, students stated that having personalized contact with the Thematic Mentor and Project Director made them feel as if they mattered to the program and the college. Planned mentoring proved to be an effective tool in the retention of Latino males.
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